Developed a strong foundation in art and design principles and techniques through coursework in a highly selective program. Completed projects guided by industry professionals, learning best practices in design processes while developing strong visual and verbal communication skills.

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I've learned that good design starts with sharp questions, clear intent, and careful attention to the details that shape how people experience a product. My preferred approach defines constraints early—not just to keep ideas feasible, but to inspire new solutions built around those constraints. I value products that reduce environmental strain, offer new/improved solutions in high impact sectors, and create moments of clarity, ease, or delight. I thrive when collaborating with talented individuals in a challenging environment, and I’m always looking for opportunities to learn, push my craft, and contribute to work that makes a lasting impact. I'm known for going out and finding places that locals aren't fully familiar with. Whether I'm driving several hours for a view or walking in the city and stumbling on a hidden gem. I photograph the outdoors and unique city spaces to capture details and textures that I feel are not often appreciated.

Developed accessible products without sacrificing aesthetics, pushing for sustainable material use and recyclability. Sought-out trends and market gaps to deliver meaningful innovation. Rendered high quality visualizations and animations for client presentations. Applied DFM principles and created detailed drawings for manufacturer communication, collaborating to determine process and cost.

Junior Industrial Designer

Maintained a safe, clean shop environment while enforcing both general and COVID-specific safety protocols. Supervised and assisted student use of fabrication equipment.

Shop Monitor

Identified and utilized trends to create relevant and impactful designs. Created and shared realistic finishes/materials in KeyShot to reduce render setup times.

Industrial Design Intern

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Ben Lingner:  in Chicago, Illinois